Unilever is currently hiring for: Procurement Manager- Collaborative Manufacturing (CM)

　　Function : Supply Chain- Procurement

　　Work Level: 2B

　　Reports to: Head of Procurement Africa

　　Scope: Southern Africa

　　Location: Johannesburg/Durban

　　Terms & Conditions: Full-time

　　ABOUT UNILEVER

　　With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

　　At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

　　JOB PURPOSE

　　Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. Professional sourcing of products meeting the specified needs of the Business at most competitive commercial terms.

　　WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

　　Executive Procurement of the materials, packaging, and finished goods portfolios: Decides what when and how to procure and which collaborative manufacturer to partner tactically or strategically with.

　　Develop and implement strategies for the collaborative manufacturing procurement strategy in SNA across BGs i.e., follow market conditions, prepare price trends, and formulate future markets trends for the business.

　　Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepares information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.

　　Identify metrics, tools, and process to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.

　　Work closely with supply operations, brand, marketing, and R&D teams to support the launch of innovations and new product development.

　　Work closely with suppliers to drive key initiatives such as Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainability and living wage.

　　Initiate and drive complexity reduction projects (e.g., harmonisation of specifications, CMs and SKUs)

　　Delivery of the VIP programmes for the specific materials.

　　Deliver the Operation Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.

　　Manage supply issues (e.g. crisis management) in short term and proactively mitigate potential supply risks through resilience programme.

　　Measure and manage overall performance of suppliers.

　　Responsibilities:

　　To develop, implement and drive Unilever procurement strategies.

　　To assess, identify and select the appropriate CM base that would meet the needs of the business.

　　To directly lead or co-ordinate large procurement projects him/herself as needed.

　　To deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.

　　To continuously improve ways of working and optimise procurement activities.

　　To handle complex and diverse customer, supplier or operational issues within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

　　To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.

　　To lead the rationalization of CMs and SKU mix to eliminate complexity.

　　To develop, coach and mentor resources within a high performing and motivated team responsible for interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

　　To support the collaboration with senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives.

　　To lead cross-functional initiatives and represent Unilever's interests in the management of external strategic relationships.

　　In the context of Partner to Win, to identify, develop and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the Unilever growth strategy, revenue achievement and new product development initiatives

　　To support Unilever Sustainable Living Plan in the procurement of finished goods.

　　WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

　　Experiences & Qualifications

　　Essential:

　　University degree

　　7-10 years’ experience in Procurement Supply Chain, with at least 3 years at Management level

　　Experience on large-scale change management projects

　　Preferred:

　　Experience in international assignments is a plus

　　Skills

　　Strong Business Acumen

　　Strong Analytical skills

　　Negotiation

　　Presentation

　　Stakeholder management

　　Strong standards of Leadership

　　Leadership

　　You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

　　You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

　　Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

　　PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

　　PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

　　TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

　　PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

　　CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

　　BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

　　Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　Contacts:

　　Internal:

　　Procurement:

　　Procurement team

　　Procurement operations team, geography

　　IPLT

　　UPLT

　　Stakeholders:

　　Local MCO’s Teams

　　Marketing

　　ES

　　Legal

　　Enterprise Support

　　Local Workplace Teams

　　Workplace Director

　　WPLT

　　Finance

　　External:

　　Collaborative Manufacturers

　　Suppliers

　　Agents

　　En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.

　　Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité.

　　Job Category: Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Chaîne d'approvisionnement

　　Job Type: Procurement Mgr-Portfolio

　　Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals